Photograph: "Willie Tillmon in front of Ritzy Rags"
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Title
Photograph: "Willie Tillmon in front of Ritzy Rags"
Description
Image of Willie Tillmon- Geraldine Jones in front of Ritzy Rags.
Willie Tillmon or known as Geraldine Jones was born in June 23, 1944 in Orlando, Florida has remained a prominent figure within Orlando's Drag scene and community. Commencing his career as a drag performer in the 1970's, a time where being black in drag was a bold move, Tillmon made his mark through his character Geraldine Jones (based off the Flip Wilson character). Tillmon has performed at the Parliament House, The New Pheonix, and other venues and continues to influence new generation of drag performers in the Orlando area and abroad.
Willie Tillmon or known as Geraldine Jones was born in June 23, 1944 in Orlando, Florida has remained a prominent figure within Orlando's Drag scene and community. Commencing his career as a drag performer in the 1970's, a time where being black in drag was a bold move, Tillmon made his mark through his character Geraldine Jones (based off the Flip Wilson character). Tillmon has performed at the Parliament House, The New Pheonix, and other venues and continues to influence new generation of drag performers in the Orlando area and abroad.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Drag Album
Publisher
Unknown
Contributor
Rodriguez, Alexis
Rights
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Photograph
Coverage
Orlando
Date Available
8/1/2019
Date Created
Unknown
Rights Holder
LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida
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Citation
Unknown, “Photograph: "Willie Tillmon in front of Ritzy Rags",” LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida - Digital Archive, accessed April 19, 2024, https://floridalgbtqmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/750.
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